TM 5-4210-230-14&P-1SAFETY CHECKS AND PRECAUTIONSEvery effort has been made to assure that your new vehicle has been engineered and manufactured to provide continued troublefree service. Materials selected to manufacture the many parts which make up the vehicle undergo exhaustive test and research tomake certain that acceptable, safe service life is realized.There is, however, an area in which the vehicle owner plays an important part and which determines in a large measure theextent of continued, safe, trouble free service to be realized from the owner's investment in the vehicle. This has to do with theresponsibility which rests with the owner in seeing that the vehicle receives proper care through following the periodic lubricatingprocedures and arranging the regular inspection intervals to assure that parts that normally deteriorate are replaced or repaired. Inaddition, ask your IH Dealer to make an inspection of your vehicle at least once a year.A good, general vehicle check by an experienced serviceman will give you assurance that your vehicle is still in a safe condition.The lubrication intervals present a good opportunity to inspect the vehicle, and we suggest that the following points be checked atthese intervals.AXLE-FRONTMaintaining proper front axle alignment specifications is of great importance and should only be performed by a qualifiedmechanic.Check to assure that axle mounting U-bolt nuts, attaching or mounting bolts and nuts are securely tightened.Regularly check front axle for damaged, binding or worn parts, and adequate lubrication.AXLE-REARCheck to assure that axle mounting U-bolt nuts, attaching or mounting bolts and nuts are securely tightened.Regularly check rear axle for damaged, binding or worn parts.BRAKE-SYSTEMBrakeLiningAdjustment:Always maintain proper lining adjustment.BrakeLiningInspection:Every 12,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first, have brake linings inspected for wear. Wherevehicles are used in severe service or in considerable stop-and-go service, more frequent inspections should be scheduled.On a periodic basis or at least once a year inspect entire brake system for:1.Brake controls (refer to Rubber Parts).2.Condition of drums, brake chambers and slack adjusters.3.Air leaks.4.Hose or pipes for rust, damage, deterioration.5.Operation of service and parking brakes.IMPORTANTSome parts, such as air brake chamber diaphragm, should be inspected once a year or every 80,000 km (50,000 mi.)and replaced if considered unserviceable for further use.CABDefrosters:Operate defroster controls to determine if sufficient air is being directed against windshield.DoorLatches:Check latches for positive closing, latching and locking.Glass:Check for cracked, broken, scratched or dirty glass including rear view mirrors.Seats:Be sure manually operated seats are firmly engaged to avoid forward or rearward movement when starting or stopping.SeatBelts:Check the entire seat belt assembly for wear and proper operation. Make certain anchor mountings are tight.In addition to the above, check condition of cab mounting brackets, sheet metal, rubber mountings and safety prop whenequipped.CLUTCHMaintain specified clutch pedal adjustment.Regularly inspect clutch control linkage for tightness.1